Malik Reed

Malik Reed
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Reed with the Denver Broncos in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1996-08-05) August 5, 1996 (age 28)
Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Dothan (Dothan, Alabama)
College:Nevada
Position:Linebacker
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MW (2017)
  • Second-team All-MW (2016)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:151
Sacks:16.0
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Malik Reed (born August 5, 1996) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at Nevada and signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

College career

Reed played at the University of Nevada, Reno from 2015 to 2018.[1][2] During his career he had 203 tackles and 22 sacks.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄4 in
(1.86 m) 		234 lb
(106 kg) 		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.85 s 1.63 s 2.83 s 4.35 s 6.89 s 32.5 in
(0.83 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 19 reps
All values from Pro Day[3]

Denver Broncos

Reed signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2019.[4][5]

In Week 6 of the 2020 season against the New England Patriots, Reed recorded his first two sacks of the season on Cam Newton during the 18–12 win.[6] In Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Reed recorded another two sacks, this time on Patrick Mahomes, during the 43–16 loss.[7]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 30, 2022, the Broncos traded Reed to the Pittsburgh Steelers.[8]

Miami Dolphins (first stint)

On March 20, 2023, Reed signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.[9] He was released on August 29, 2023.[10]

Las Vegas Raiders

On September 27, 2023, Reed signed with the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders.[11] He was promoted to the active roster on November 4.[12] He was waived on December 21.[13]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On January 10, 2024, Reed was signed to the Dolphins practice squad.[14] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.[15]

Personal life

Reed is a Christian. Reed is married to Cidavia Reed.[16]

References

  1. ^ Murray, Chris (April 4, 2018). "Why Nevada moved its best defender, Malik Reed, to a position he's never played before". Reno Gazette-Journal. Gannett. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  2. ^ Lev, Michael (December 28, 2018). "Nevada LB Malik Reed hopes to bookend his career with another win in Tucson". Arizona Daily Star. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  3. ^ "Malik Reed, Nevada, OLB, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  4. ^ Jhabvala, Nicki (August 11, 2019). "In Malik Reed, Broncos may have found their next undrafted gem". The Athletic. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  5. ^ Johnson, Jon (April 28, 2019). "Former Dothan High and University of Nevada football standout Malik Reed agrees to free agent deal with Denver Broncos". Dothan Eagle. Berkshire Hathaway. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  6. ^ "Denver Broncos at New England Patriots - October 18th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  7. ^ "Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – October 25th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  8. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make two trades; release five players". Steelers.com.
  9. ^ "Miami Dolphins Sign Malik Reed". MiamiDolphins.com. March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  10. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2023.
  11. ^ Mosher, Marcus (September 27, 2023). "Raiders add veteran pass rusher Malik Reed to practice squad". Raiders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  12. ^ Damien, Levi (November 4, 2023). "Raiders sign LB Malik Reed off practice squad, waive WR Kristian Wilkerson". Raiders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  13. ^ Damien, Levi. "Raiders waive DE Malik Reed, sign C Hroniss Grasu". Raiders Wire. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  14. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. January 10, 2024.
  15. ^ Masala, Mike (January 15, 2024). "Dolphins sign 8 players to reserve/future contracts after 2023 season". USA Today.
  16. ^ Kruse, Ethan (April 13, 2021). "Malik Reed - Everyday is a Blessing". His Huddle. Retrieved February 9, 2022.


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